Albert C. Ringling

Albert Carl Ringling , circus director in United States

Born 1852 dead 1916 in United States , son of assistant director August Ringling and assistant director Marie Salomé Ringling .

The eldest of the seven Ringling brothers, Albert (Al) C. Ringling was the founder and leader of the Ringling Bros. Circus, which grew from a small overland show into the country’s largest and most celebrated touring circus.

1907: Barnum and Bailey Circus circus was eventually sold to Ringling Brothers on July 8, 1907 for a price of US$400,000.

Albert Carl "Al" Ringling (1852–1916). Albert divorced his wife in 1914 and died of Bright's disease at the age of 63 in Wisconsin.

Siblings

Siblings through the father August Ringling (1826 -- 1898):

1. Ida Ringling Born 1874 Dead: † 1950
2. Augustus Ringling Born 1854 Dead: † 1907-12-18
3. William Ringling Born 1858 Dead: † 1911
4. Alfred Ringling Born 1861 Dead: † 1919
5. Charles Ringling Born 1863-12-02 Dead: † 1926-12-03
6. Johan Ringling Born 1866-05-31 Dead: † 1936-12-02
7. Henry Ringling Born 1869 Dead: † 1918

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